Shein’s elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
The reclusive founder of fast-fashion behemoth Shein, Xu Yangtian, known more commonly as Sky Xu, has broken his characteristic silence with a significant public address, strongly reaffirming his company’s deep-seated…
US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
In a dramatic escalation of tensions surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence into national security operations, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a stern ultimatum to Anthropic, a…
Could India challenge tech boss power at Delhi AI Impact Summit?
The Delhi AI Impact Summit, a high-profile gathering of global leaders in technology, politics, science, academia, and advocacy, is set to delve into crucial discussions on steering the artificial intelligence…
Reddit fined £14m by UK data watchdog over age verification checks
John Edwards, the UK Information Commissioner, expressed serious concern over the situation, stating, "It’s concerning that a company the size of Reddit failed in its legal duty to protect the…
Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
It’s 04:00 on a snow-covered hill in Swedish Lapland, 120 miles (200km) north of the Arctic Circle. A countdown echoes from a Tannoy: "Three, two, one." A rocket blasts off…
Xbox fans react as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leave Microsoft
‘The end of Xbox’: fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft’s top gaming role. Xbox fans have been left divided and concerned following a seismic leadership shake-up within Microsoft’s…
Seedance: ByteDance to curb AI app after Disney legal threat
Chinese technology giant ByteDance is facing escalating pressure from a coalition of entertainment industry heavyweights, including Disney, to rein in its controversial artificial intelligence (AI) video-making tool, Seedance. The company…
Starmer pledges crackdown on ‘addictive elements’ of social media
Sir Keir Starmer has declared his commitment to a swift and decisive response to emerging threats in the digital landscape, vowing to close loopholes in existing laws designed to safeguard…
Kepler’s boss on why it priced Clair Obscur below its ‘worth’.
What can you tell about a video game from its price tag? In the UK, £70 may not guarantee quality, but it typically signifies a blockbuster or "AAA" title –…
New ‘at home’ tech trialled to help stroke survivors regain movement.
Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: ‘It’s given me my freedom back’ By Shiona McCallum, Senior technology reporter Amanda James-Hammett was a vibrant 37-year-old when a sudden, unexpected stroke struck…
















